Published Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997
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Greyhounds, Devils top MCAC All-Stars
Wilmington High School football team placed players in 13 positions on the Mercer County Athletic Conference AAA-AA First Team All-Star selections released Friday.
Winning the offensive Most Valuable Player honor was Greyhounds senior quarterback Todd Smargiassio, while teammate Justin Koi took the defensive MVP honor at tackle.
Meanwhile, in the Class A selections, Sharpsville placed players in 11 positions led by quarterback John Napotnik who earned offensive MVP honors and teammate Tom McMath who was the defensive MVP at tackle.
The All-Stars were selected by voting of league coaches and area media members.
Class AAA-AA First Team Selections
OFFENSE
WR _ Demetrious Rich, 12, Wilmington
TE _ Randy Shimrack, 11, Sharon
T _ Mark Petrini, 12, Sharon
T _ Dan Svirbly, 12, Reynolds
G _ Ryan Gargasz, 12, Wilmington
G _ Justin Koi, 12, Wilmington
C _ Nate Walker, 12, Sharon
QB _ Todd Smargiasso, 12, Wilmington
RB _ Jon Tekac, 12, Wilmington
RB _ T.J. Phillips, 11, Sharon
FB _ Doug Dudash, 12, Wilmington
PK _ Adam Kniess, 12, Slip. Rock
P _ Jon Chanadet, 11, Grove City
DEFENSE
DE _ Ryan Gargasz, 12, Wilmington
DE _ Josh McCullough, 12, Sharon
DT _ Justin Koi, 12, Wilmington
DT _ Mark Petrini, 12, Sharon
OLB _ Doug Dudash, 12, Wilmington
OLB _ Mike Roberson, 11, Sharon
ILB _ Dave Bodien, 12, Sharon
ILB _ Kevin McGinnis, 11, Wilmington
DB _ Todd Smargiasso, 12, Wilmington
DB _ Jon Tekac, 12, Wilmington
DB _ Demetrious Rich, 12, Wilmington
Class AAA-AA Second Team
OFFENSE
WR _ Ben Burk, 12, Mercer
TE _ Mike Schuessler, 12, Grove City
T _ Artie Rayner, 10, Wilmington
T _ Paul Linski, 12, Slippery Rock
G _ Josh McCullough, 12, Sharon
G _ Joe Rendos, 11, Grove City (tie)
G _ Chris Pry, 12, Slippery Rock (tie)
C _ Jay Ferrese, 12, Wilmington
QB _ Jeff Valentino, 11, Sharon
RB _ Tony Pozar, 12, Hickory
RB _ Anthony Errera, 12, Grove City
FB _ Adam Kniess, 12, Slippery Rock
PK _ Judd Campbell, 12, Wilmington
P _ Adam Kniess, 12, Slippery Rock
DEFENSE
DE _ Randy Shimrack, 11, Sharon
DE _ Willie White, 11, Wilmington
DT _ Mike Schuessler, 12, Grove City
DT _ Andy Runyan, 11, Mercer
OLB _ Tony Pozar, 12, Hickory
OLB _ Matt Tomeo, 12, Grove City (tie)
OLB _ Shawn Bauer, 12, Wilmington
ILB _ Adam Kniess, 12, Slippery Rock
ILB _ Chris Pry, 12, Slippery Rock
DB _ Marty Barnett, 12, Sharon
DB _ Bob Tumpak, 12, Reynolds
DB _ Anthony Errera, 12, Grove City
Class A First Team
OFFENSE
WR _ Cody George, 12, Kennedy
TE _ Brad Sarchet, 12, Sharpsville
T _ Jason Oman, 11, Sharpsville
T _ John O'Brien, 11, Kennedy Christian
G _ Tony Petricini, 12, Sharpsville
G _ John Kawecki, 11, Kennedy
C _ Lou Perry, 12, Kennedy Christian
QB _ John Napotnik, 12, Sharpsville
RB _ Reggie Burns, 11, Sharpsville
RB _ Jason Cecil, 11, Kennedy Christian
FB _ Scott Renninger, 12, Kennedy
PK _ Steve Butler, 11, Kenney Christian
P _ Brad Watson, 11, Sharpsville
DEFENSE
DE _ Brian Watson, 11, Sharpsville
DE _ Brad Sarchet, 12, Sharpsville
DT _ Travis Shirley 11, Kennedy
DT _ Tom McMath, 12, Sharpsville
OLB _ Justin Napotnik, 10, Sharpsville
OLB _ Brian Trimboli, 11, Kennedy
ILB _ Scott Renninger, 12, Kennedy
ILB _ Jon Misinay, 12, West Middlesex
DB _ Cody George, 12, Kennedy
DB _ John Napotnik, 12, Sharpsville
DB _ Walt Novosel, 11, West Middlesex
